We hope you’ll join us for our 30th Anniversary celebration, taking place October 25-27. Register or RSVP below! Hotel accommodations are available.

Questions? Contact Karen Varian: kvarian@c-rs.org / (763) 242-4898 (call or text)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 18th.

Friday, October 25th

Cultural Center Reception

6:00 PM — Reception
915 Dickson Street, Munhall, PA 15120
Free, RVSP Required

Hors d’oeuvres & open bar (beer and wine) with soda and water
Gift shop open

Display of artwork by Carpatho-Rusyn artist Anthony Kubek, organized in cooperation with the Carpatho-Rusyn Research Center and the Timo Foundation.

7:00 PM — Lecture & Gallery Talk

“Before Warhol: The Life and Work of Anthony Kubek”

Dr. Nick Kupensky (United States Air Force Academy) will deliver a lecture on the life of Anthony Kubek (1885-1971) and give a gallery talk about Kubek’s sacred and secular paintings, about 50 of which were recently donated to the Carpatho-Rusyn Research Center.

Saturday, October 26th

Visit the Cultural Center

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
915 Dickson Street, Munhall, PA 15210

The Cultural Center will be open to visitors.

Experience Rusyn Church Slavonic

8:00 AM
St. Michael’s Orthodox Church
146 Third Avenue, Rankin, PA 15104

The first meeting of the eight C-RS founders took place in St Michael’s church hall. The Liturgy will be offered in remembrance of all C-RS members who have passed in these 30 years. The Liturgy is sponsored by St. Michael’s Orthodox Church.

Rusyn Bus Tour of Pittsburgh

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meet at the Cultural Center
915 Dickson Street, Munhall, PA 15210

Visit four key sites that were critical in the development of Carpatho-Rusyns and their culture in America. President Emeritus John Righetti, serving as tour guide, will talk about each site and its role. Tickets are $45 per person. The churches on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

The Warhola Family Home: See where international Pop artist and Rusyn-American Andy Warhol grew up.
St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church in Pittsburgh: This location is the parish in which Andy Warhol was baptized, and symbolizes Carpatho-Rusyns’ impact on Pittsburgh. The church building is spectacular and nestled in a section of the city called Ruska Dolyna (Rusyn Valley) to this day.
St. Michael Orthodox Church in Rankin, PA: The most authentic example of an original Rusyn church in the region. St. Michael’s was one of the critical sites where the split between Byzantine Catholic and Orthodox Churches occurred.
The National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center in Munhall, PA: Originally St. John the Baptist Greek Catholic Cathedral, this repurposed church was the center of major historical moments in Carpatho-Rusyn American history. The Center continues to be the only Carpatho-Rusyn cultural center in the United States.

Anniversary Banquet

6:00 PM — Happy Hour, 7:00 PM — Sit-down Dinner
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral
210 Greentree Road, Munhall, PA 15120

Our anniversary banquet will include delicious food, a cash bar, and entertainment by Harmonia. Sharon Jarrow, C-RS President will give opening remarks. John Righetti, C-RS President Emeritus, will offer a keynote speech, and we will present the Michael Strank Award. Banquet tickets are $75 per person.

If you are interested in reserving a full table (10 seats) for $750, please contact us: membership@c-rs.org.

Banquet Menu

Assorted hors d’oeuvres
Cucumber salad
Stuffed cabbage (hulptsi)
Breaded chicken
Halushky
Pirohy
Dessert
Water, coffee, hot tea, iced tea

Sunday, October 27th

42nd Annual Carpatho-Rusyn Celebration

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church
201 E. Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401

Join St. John’s for ethnic foods, baked goods, folk displays, music, crafts, speakers, and more. Free admission, and wheelchair accessible. For more information: (724) 438-1382. The celebration is sponsored by the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church.

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Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms are being held at the Marriott Waterfront in Homestead. Call (412) 462-7301 for reservations, and be sure to mention the Carpatho-Rusyn Society. Rooms are $139-149 per night, and will be held until September 25th.

Another block of rooms are being held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh / Waterfront-Homestead. Call (412) 462-4226 for reservations. Rooms are $179 per night. Make your reservation before September 25th.

Other nearby hotels:

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University Oakland
329 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(844) 202-2140

Holiday Inn Express Munhall
658 East Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15120
(412) 205-3904

Register Now

All reservations must be received before October 18th. You can also mail your reservations to us, using the form below.

Anniversary mailer Download

Carpatho-Rusyn Society
915 Dickson Street
Munhall, PA 15120

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